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La Plata

County:
Charles County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.982
State:
Maryland

La Plata is a town located in Charles County, Maryland. La Plata has a 2026 population of 11,980. It is also the county seat of Charles County. La Plata is currently growing at a rate of 2.59% annually and its population has increased by 17.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,162 in 2020.

The median household income in La Plata is $121,208 with a poverty rate of 6.59%. The median age in La Plata is 41.7 years: 38.8 years for males, and 44.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.8 males.

12K
Total Population
1,501
Density (mi²)
303 2.59%
Growth

La Plata Population

La Plata Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202611,9803032.59%
202511,6773032.66%
202411,3745154.74%
202310,8592152.02%
202210,6442682.58%
202110,3762142.11%
202010,162-6-0.06%
20199,6591821.92%
20189,4771091.16%
20179,368941.01%
20169,2741221.33%
20159,1521061.17%
20149,046150.17%
20139,031480.53%
20128,983170.19%
20118,9661611.83%
20108,805520.59%
20006,55171012.16%
19905,84100%

Median Age

Overall: 41.7 years
Female: 44.7 years
Male: 38.8 years

La Plata Adults

There are 8,569 adults, (1,871 of whom are seniors) in La Plata.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,456 (51.1%)
Male: 5,227 (48.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of La Plata includes 47.74% White, 36.24% Black or African American, 3.32% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,10047.74%
Black or African American3,87136.24%
Two or more races1,09810.28%
Asian3553.32%
Other race1671.56%
Native American860.81%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander60.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2682.51%
Other race1671.56%
White1071%
Native American720.67%
Black or African American510.48%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,99346.74%
Black or African American3,82035.76%
Two or more races8307.77%
Asian3553.32%
Native American140.13%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander60.06%

La Plata Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

La Plata 's average per capita income is $74,786. Household income levels show a median of $121,208. The poverty rate stands at 6.59%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$191,866-
Families$158,583$182,720
Households$121,208$147,163
Non Families$62,986$87,514

$74,786

Average Income

$121,208

Median Household Income

6.59%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)